I wasn’t going to do this, but Robert Holt said I had to, so here goes. Continue reading My list of top cigars from 2018
Category Archives: News/Features
CORNELIUS & ANTHONY is featured in the NEIMAN MARCUS 2018 CHRISTMAS BOOK
Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars are featured in one of Neiman Marcus’ infamous Fantasy Gifts in their 2018 Christmas Book.
Announced at a launch party in New York City on Thursday, October 18th, Cornelius & Anthony cigars are a highlighted component of “The Ultimate Clubhouse” fantasy gift. Continue reading CORNELIUS & ANTHONY is featured in the NEIMAN MARCUS 2018 CHRISTMAS BOOK
TAXES & TOBACCO: A LESSON
Taxes & Tobacco: A lesson in how the government raises revenue without raising taxes; or how unnecessary regulation of the premium cigar market can in turn make life in Central America harder for its citizens, harm small business and increase illegal immigration to the U.S.
OSOK CIGARS SERVES ANOTHER KILLSHOT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Along with Casa Turrent, this new cigar will redefine the meaning, “Hecho en Mexico”
Houston, Texas – September 26, 2018 – The success of OSOK Cigars has been bolstered by rave reviews of industry critics and patrons alike, but this did little to satisfy its founder Edgar Hoill. Happy, but not content, Mr. Hoill fell in love with the industry but had an unwavering desire to gain a deeper appreciation behind the process. Continue reading OSOK CIGARS SERVES ANOTHER KILLSHOT
NOMAD CIGAR COMPANY SOLD
Fred Rewey has sold Nomad Cigar Company to Chris Kelly and Kyle Hoover of Exra Zion. Fred details the sale in an open letter he sent out today:
Orlando, Florida (September 13, 2018)
[Open Letter from Fred Rewey, Founder of Nomad Cigar Company]
When I started Nomad in 2012, I had no idea where it would go. I was just another cigar enthusiast with an eagerness to learn more about the process in a hands-on fashion. Continue reading NOMAD CIGAR COMPANY SOLD
The Crux Limitada IPCPR Show Exclusive Now Shipping to Retailers.
(Miami, Fla.) – The Crux Cigars Limitada IPCPR Show Exclusive will soon be in retail humidors.
Continue reading The Crux Limitada IPCPR Show Exclusive Now Shipping to Retailers.
2018 IPCPR Wrap-Up
We flew into Las Vegas on a Friday morning and got a ride to the hotel. After a short unpacking and decompression session, we headed for the Convention Center to register, obtain our badges and get our goody bags. We then walked around the lobby areas waiting for the premier showing of Hand Rolled, a cigar documentary.
David Blanco at IPCPR2018
An Interview with Karl Malone about his La Aurora Barrel Aged
Karl “The Mailman” Malone was at IPCPR promoting his new La Aurora Barrel Aged by Karl Malone. It was a logical step in his moves to delve into the cigar industry. He and his family launched a retail tobacco store in Ruston, La called Legends Cigar and Vape on June 23rd.
Continue reading An Interview with Karl Malone about his La Aurora Barrel Aged
IPCPR 2018 Preview #IPCPR2018
Later this week the annual Convention for the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers kicks off in Las Vegas. As usual, there are a lot of things that I’m looking forward to; Here’s a “short” list of examples (and by no means everything). Continue reading IPCPR 2018 Preview #IPCPR2018
Southern Draw Cigars to launch 300 HANDS at IPCPR 2018
300 HANDS, is an all too real story of collaboration told through a new line of premium cigars from Southern Draw Cigars. The result of approximately 300 small steps and those hands producing nearly identical handmade rolled bundles of our patiently aged and naturally fermented tobaccos that we know as premium cigars. The process of hand making a premium cigar is a deliberate marriage of art and skill that has been passed down from generation to generation and our beloved Nicaragua, with its complex tobaccos and dedicated people, is now the most prominent supplier of this unique art form to the United States. Continue reading Southern Draw Cigars to launch 300 HANDS at IPCPR 2018
Discover CEDRUS by Southern Draw Cigars
Discover CEDRUS by Southern Draw Cigars – only at IPCPR 2018. Continue reading Discover CEDRUS by Southern Draw Cigars
Southern Draw Cigars announces general business updates and price increase
June 29, 2018 – Austin, Texas
Southern Draw Cigars will inform its valued retail partners of a price increase that will take effect on August 1, 2018. Continue reading Southern Draw Cigars announces general business updates and price increase
Cornelius & Anthony to Release The Gent & Mistress
Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars is proud to release The Gent and Mistress lines at this summer’s 2018 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. Both The Gent and Mistress are produced at the La Zona factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Continue reading Cornelius & Anthony to Release The Gent & Mistress
DTT Sin Compromiso to be released
Crafted by Joya de Nicaragua, S.A.
Master Blender: Sr. Steve Saka
Esteli, Nicaragua Continue reading DTT Sin Compromiso to be released